Test & Activation Specialist II

REPORTS TO: Supervisor Test and Activation Specialists

SUPERVISES:  None

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex test technician duties in support of Test Engineers.  Guidance is available from superiors as needed.

• Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts.
• Performs operational/functional tests, troubleshoots and debugs assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to isolate faults and determine remedies for malfunctions.
• Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems.
• Utilizes normal and specialized manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the products.
• Prepares  diagnostic  tests  and  assists  in  the  design,  construction,  test  and checkout of complex test equipment and test procedure development.
• Utilizes a wide variety of developmental/manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment to check out, test, and troubleshoot complex or complete systems.
• Normally  assigned  to  areas  such  as  fabrication,  production  test,  system checkout, quality control, or the like.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  Required:

• Two (2) to four (4) years’ Test and Activation experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, or off shore oil and gas environment required.

• Test training equivalent to two (2) years technical trade school or military technical school, and/or, Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience will be considered in lieu of work experience.

•    Desire and ability to work in a shipyard environment required.

Preferred experience and/or training:

•   Proficient in industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation/operation.  
•   Proficient in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations.

•   Basic understanding of ship construction drawings and testing procedures.
•   Basic knowledge of how marine equipment should operate.
•   Basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
•  Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical propulsion and electrical power           generating equipment.
•   Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and piping system diagrams,schematics and drawings.    

•   Knowledge of diesel engines and gas turbines.

•   Knowledge of shipboard damage control systems.
•   Knowledge of hydraulic systems and shipboard deck equipment.
•   Knowledge of auxiliary and/or HVAC systems.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

TRAVEL:

• This position will require repair efforts in various offsite locations and will be required to travel to customer sites to support work on vessels if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. The potential for offsite travel can potentially be in excess of 15-25%. Some overseas travel is possible although NO TRAVEL to declared warzones is anticipated.

TOOLS: Multi-meter

  DISCRETION EXERCISED:  Within establish procedures and guidelines. 

            LIAISES WITH:  Preservation & Preventative Maintenance (P&PM) personnel and Vessel   Watch standers, Production Trades, Engineering and Vendors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

1.     Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

2.     Perform prolonged standing.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.